Operation Manual

Robertson AP300X Autopilot
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2.3 ON/OFF / Standby mode
A single press on the STBY button switches the system ON and the
following status displays are shown
Software V(ersion) and R(elease)
Junction unit model
P00 M00 S000
SW V1R2
* J300X *
* Robertson *
Self check
Power board revision
Main board revision
Software V(ersion) and R(elease)
Autopilot model
HW rev. 0
SW V1R12
* AP300X *
* Robertson *
Hardvare revision
After approx. 5 seconds the system is operative and the unit that was
turned on will show the STBY mode Primary Display. Other units in a
multistation system will display "Inactive". Control can be available at
any unit by pressing the STBY button.
A long press (3-5 sec.) on the STBY button switches the system OFF.
Note ! In an emergency it is possible on a multistation system to turn OFF the
system at any control unit by pressing down the STBY button for 3-5
seconds.
STBY mode is also the mode that is used when steering the boat
manually.
Follow-Up steering
When both the PORT and STBD push buttons are pressed
simultaneously the AP300X is set to Follow-Up steering mode and
rudder commands can be set by the course dial. The commanded
rudder angle is shown on the secondary display and the rudder will
move to the commanded angle and stop.
Non-Follow-Up steering
When the PORT or STBD push button is pressed separately, the actual
rudder angle is shown on the secondary display and the rudder will
move as long as the button is pressed.
NFU Steering lever
The rudder will move when the lever is offset to Port or Starboard
Note ! When the NFU steering lever is operated, the control units become
"Inactive".